337 nursing homes in Minnesota
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 337
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- certified beds
- 24,061
- for profit
- 31%
How Minnesota nursing homes rate
CMS rates 335 of Minnesota's 337 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 87 |
| 4 of 5 | 69 |
| 3 of 5 | 62 |
| 2 of 5 | 56 |
| 1 of 5 | 61 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Minnesota
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Health Care Center | Buffalo | 5 of 5 | 92 |
| Elim Wellspring Health Care Center | Princeton | 5 of 5 | 86 |
| Knute Nelson Care Center | Alexandria | 5 of 5 | 83 |
| Haven Homes of Maple Plain | Maple Plain | 5 of 5 | 64 |
| Allina Health Restorative Suites | Plymouth | 5 of 5 | 50 |
| McIntosh Senior Living | McIntosh | 5 of 5 | 45 |
| Galeon | Osakis | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 5 of 5 | 38 |
| Valley Care and Rehab LLC | Barnesville | 5 of 5 | 35 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 5 of 5 | 33 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Minnesota.
- Minneapolis 19 homes
- St. Paul 17 homes
- Duluth 8 homes
- Rochester 7 homes
- Bloomington 5 homes
- St. Louis Park 5 homes
- Mankato 4 homes
- Albert Lea 3 homes
- Austin 3 homes
- Fergus Falls 3 homes
- Golden Valley 3 homes
- New Brighton 3 homes
- Plymouth 3 homes
- Roseville 3 homes
- Stillwater 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 105 | 31% |
| Non-profit | 206 | 61% |
| Government | 26 | 8% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Minnesota's homes were cited for 2,397 deficiencies, an average of 7.1 each. 32 had none. 142 homes were fined $8,276,880 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
25 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 2 are special focus facilities and 10 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Minnesota
How many nursing homes are in Minnesota?
337 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Minnesota?
We don't pick one. Park View Health Care Center in Buffalo tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Minnesota?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $10,646 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.